Making a splash at Malaysia's mermaid school

Wearing tails made of plastic fins covered by shimmering fabric, five women learn to glide through water at a Malaysian centre that teaches people how to swim like mermaids. The academy, in the coastal town of Klang, southwest of Kuala Lumpur, is among several that have sprung up around the world to cater to the growing popularity of swimmers emulating the mythical creatures. - AFP